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Glorious New Martyr Theodore of Dardanelles
Holy Glorious New Martyr Theodore of Dardanelles
New Calendar August 2 Old Calendar August 15
Why they are a saint
Holy Glorious New Martyr Theodore of Dardanelles is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 2. Venerated as a new martyr, one who gave his life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Glorious New Martyr Theodore of Dardanelles as a patron when they bear the name Glorious at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 2. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Glorious New Martyr Theodore of Dardanelles, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.